Geri and the Atrics

Geri and the Atrics is a rock and roll band on The Muppet Show. The polar opposite of Bobby Benson'sBaby Band, the group consists of six elderly ladies, and one pair of false teeth. The band appeared in three episodes of The Muppet Show. The group had a rather eclectic sound, performing classic rock and roll songs, but with such instruments as a tuba and cello.

The group resurfaced the following season, asking the musical question "Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp Bomp Bomp" as the opening act of episode 517. Statler and Waldorf, in their status as the show's producers, reverse their previous opinion, calling the act a terrible mistake. The band is unfazed, noting that they have a gig at the Boom Boom Room.

The guitarist always stands next to the piano, and is performed by Louise Gold.

The puppet was recycled with the rest of the group in The Muppets Take Manhattan, and several times on Muppets Tonight. While she joined the tambourine player as the Dancing Grandmas, the puppet subsequently underwent gender re-assignment, becoming the doddering butler Carter.

Piano

The piano player tickles the ivories with wild abandon, as performed by Frank Oz.

In addition to appearances in Muppets Take Manhattan and The Muppet Christmas Carol (with other elderly female Muppets), the puppet was reused as Madame Mumu on The Ghost of Faffner Hall.

Performed by Kathryn Mullen. The only member (outside of the teeth) not to play an instrument, this lady sits in a rocking chair and continually knits. Her chair helps confirm the band's status as a rock band, however, and she joins in the chorus and on solo lines. When the band debuted in episode 404, she also appeared in Veterinarian's Hospital as the patient.

A pair of false teeth (performed by Richard Hunt) sits on top of the piano, next to the guitar player. Whether they're her teeth or communal property is unclear. The pair of teeth chatters away and joins in the chorus, especially on "Yeah yeah yeah" lines.